The contributions in this volume provide a snapshot of the latest research and future plans for space-borne and ground-based experiments dedicated to the observation of the gamma-ray sky. The articles are authored by both seasoned veterans of the first dedicated gamma-ray missions, and young scientists entering the fascinating field of gamma-ray astrophysics.With the advent of gamma-ray instrumentation on spacecraft and large and sensitive ground-based detectors, new and unexpected phenomena have been discovered, such as gamma-ray bursts and gamma-ray emission from blazars. The immense vitality of the field in the current ?post-EGRET era? is witnessed by the numerous ongoing and forthcoming gamma-ray experiments documented here, complementary to various cosmic-ray, neutrino, astroparticle and X-ray projects.
| ISBN-13: | 9789812568137 |
| ISBN-10: | 9812568131 |
| Publisher: | World Scientific |
| Publication date: | 2006 |
| Pages: | 216 |
| Product dimensions: | Height: 9 Inches, Length: 6.25 Inches, Width: 0.75 Inches |
| Author: | Alessandro De Angelis, Oriana Mansutti |
| Language: | en |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
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